Tinder fungus was used to light fires. The raw material is beech sponge - also known as tree fungus - from our local forests. In 1816 there was one tinder factory (Schmidt mill), by 1824 there were already three factories producing 16,000 pounds of finished sponge a year. With the invention of the friction match in 1833, sponge production gradually lost its economic importance and finally disappeared completely at the end of the 19th century.
Sculpture sponge bobber
Monument
The figure of the sponge bobber is a reminder of the old craft and the economic importance of tinder sponge production in Bad Fredeburg.
Address
Sculpture sponge bobber
Kirchplatz
57392 Schmallenberg
Directions
Parking A limited number of parking spaces are available around the church square.